Minimize to task tray only on auto-start, show window on normal startup#146
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[WIP] Update minimize behavior for automatic startup
Minimize to task tray only on auto-start, show window on normal startup
Oct 22, 2025
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Summary
This PR implements the feature requested in the issue to differentiate between normal application startup and auto-start behavior. Previously, the application would always minimize to the task tray on startup, which made it difficult to access the main window when launching manually.
Changes
The application now:
This is achieved by:
--autostartcommand-line argument that is passed when the application is registered for auto-startImplementation Details
Files Changed
StartupOptions.cs(new): Simple class to hold the auto-start stateProgram.cs: Parse command-line arguments and registerStartupOptionsin the DI containerMainWindow.xaml.cs: Only hide the window on load ifIsAutoStartedis trueMainViewModel.cs: Include--autostartargument when registering in Windows startup registryExample Behavior
Normal Launch:
VdLabel.exe # Main window is shownAuto-Start Launch:
VdLabel.exe --autostart # Main window is hidden (minimized to tray)Registry Entry:
Testing
The changes maintain backward compatibility:
Fixes the issue where users had to manually open the main window from the task tray icon after every manual launch.
Original prompt
Fixes #145
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